3.ol merc engine dripping water

[lewski]

Hey everyone, just bought a 2000 bayliner with the 3.0l mercruiser. I have a little drip of water coming from the front of the engine when its running. Is it the water pump. Do I need to replace the whole pump or just a gasket or seal...Thanks

 

[Bondo]

Re: 3.ol merc engine dripping water

Hey everyone, just bought a 2000 bayliner with the 3.0l mercruiser. I have a little drip of water coming from the front of the engine when its running. Is it the water pump. Do I need to replace the whole pump or just a gasket or seal...Thanks

Ayuh,.... Exactly where is it leakin',..??

 

[fishrdan]

Re: 3.ol merc engine dripping water

^^^ yup, where's it leaking, exactly?

The water pump has a weep hole, so that could be your issue. Remove the pulley and see if there are traces of dried up water coming from the weep hole. If the pump is leaking, it needs to be replaced.

 

[Renken89]

Re: 3.ol merc engine dripping water

^^^ yup, where's it leaking, exactly?

The water pump has a weep hole, so that could be your issue. Remove the pulley and see if there are traces of dried up water coming from the weep hole. If the pump is leaking, it needs to be replaced.

What exactly does "dried up water" look like lol

 

[djmakko]

Re: 3.ol merc engine dripping water

What exactly does "dried up water" look like lol

rusted trace..

 

[fishrdan]

Re: 3.ol merc engine dripping water

What exactly does "dried up water" look like lol

OK then, rust stains, drip marks or calcium deposits...........

Sheesh :facepalm:

Here's a pic for ya'

 

[slag]

Re: 3.ol merc engine dripping water

Scientists create 'dry water' - Telegraph

 

[djmakko]

Re: 3.ol merc engine dripping water

:facepalm:

 

[Renken89]

Re: 3.ol merc engine dripping water

:facepalm:

Come on now just giving ya a hard time. Lol

 

[tank1949]

Re: 3.ol merc engine dripping water

And, if you don't act fast enough, water may compromise crankshaft seal causing harmonic balancer to rust or pit seal.